Project Practice Specialist

Role Overview

• Ensure program and project compliance with internal and external compliance regulations and standards
• Maintain and update IT project governance policies, processes and standards documentation and guidelines
• Ensure the Project Management Framework remains compliant with current regulations while proactively anticipating and adapting to regulatory changes
• Monitor project risks, track the implementation of mitigation measures, and follow up to ensure timely resolution
• Provide portfolio sponsors with a summarized view of program and project delivery health using available data and dashboards
• Identify and connect interdependencies across initiatives to ensure governance strategies are aligned and coherent
• Provide hands-on advice and support to project managers and project teams on governance standards and project management best practices
• Advise Executive Sponsors by synthesizing complex program and project delivery health into clear, concise, and actionable insights
• Drive strategic collaboration by facilitating workshops and developing executive-level materials (e.g., IT Program Risk Heatmap, senior leadership presentations)
• Lead and shape the governance practice by driving continuous improvement initiatives that optimize project management processes
• Evolve the governance framework to support multiple delivery methodologies (Agile/SAFe, Waterfall, and Product model)
• Champion major governance uplift initiatives, setting direction and influencing outcomes at a program level
• Contribute to the simplification of project artifacts across the project lifecycle and transition to operations

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project compliance, project management, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile/SAFe frameworks
• Demonstrated experience advising and presenting to senior executives and stakeholders, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, strategic narratives
• Proven ability to develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and standards in a large, complex organization
• Experience managing and monitoring project risks and driving mitigation strategies
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with experience leading workshops and cross-functional discussions
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint — able to craft polished, high-impact executive presentations
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using dashboards and data to tell compelling delivery health stories
• Ability to influence without authority and build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada. Bilingualism.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 12%
• Pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers